Coronation Street, Emmerdale

8 ways Coronation Street and Emmerdale changes will shake up the soap world
Soapland was rocked with a real-life bombshell this week, as ITV announced that Coronation Street and Emmerdale will be cutting episodes permanently next year. The long-running shows currently air six episodes per week, but will be shifting to five weekly episodes each from January 2026.
Emmerdale and Coronation Street schedules face cut backs
ITV soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale are to see their content cut by an hour a week between them from next year. Coronation Street currently airs for three hour-long episodes a week, while Emmerdale is four 30-minute episodes plus one hour-long instalment.
Coronation Street increased to five episodes a week — but there is a catch
ITV has announced today (Tuesday, February 4) that from January 2026 soap fans will be treated to a 'soap power hour' from Monday through to Friday which will see Coronation Street and Emmerdale air every weekday evening in half-hour episodes.
Why isn’t Coronation Street on TV tonight? ITV schedule change explained
Once again live sport has caused ITV to massively rejig its TV schedule - and it is Corrie that has been moved around. There is football on the channel on both Thursday (February 6) and Friday (February 7) - first with the Carabao Cup and then the FA Cup fourth round.
UK Writer's Guild Responds to ITV's Coronation Street, Emmerdale Cuts
The Writer's Guild of Great Britain is reacting to ITV's major changes to soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale that will cost jobs.
75 jobs to be lost at Coronation Street and Emmerdale amid episode cuts
Up to 75 positions across Coronation Street and Emmerdale could be cut ahead of cost-cutting measures on the ITV soaps. The two flagship soaps will move to a new broadcast pattern from January 2026, both reducing their episode count from six to five.
Coronation Street's David Platt to face a huge decision after fire secret
Coronation Street 's David Platt faces a dangerous decision next week as he's pressured to take part in further criminal jobs ...
Coronation Street star shares ominous message after leaving series
Another Coronation Street star has revealed they have left the ITV series. In the last month, eight cast members have left ...
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All the huge Coronation Street stars who have left in last two years as insiders speak on soap's future
Coronation Street insiders have denied the show is in crisis amid a mass exodus. New producer Kate Brooks had warned there would be some huge exits this year - and some unexpected ones - but soap ...
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Coronation Street crisis deepens 'as soap suffers ratings slump amid claims stars fear being axed'
Coronation Street ratings have reportedly plunged to a new low as bosses are reportedly facing a stars' revolt after five actors recently left the soap. It appears the ITV soap is in trouble ...
Coronation Street star Georiga Taylor looks 'stunning' as she unites with three co-stars away from cobbles
The actress and her on-screen sister Jane Danson headed to the capital as they represented the ITV soap at an awards bash ...
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Coronation Street crisis as multiple stars quit over fears ITV soap 'won't survive'
Coronation Street is in crisis after multiple exits and shock axing. Late last year, new show boss Kate Brooks warned of some unexpected exits ahead. She warned: "There are a few exits this year ...
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Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?
With twists and turns galore in soapland it can be hard to keep track of all the comings and goings in the cast of Coronation Street. Now as we enter 2025 there are some huge stories on the way ...
Coronation Street villain breaks silence on mass cast exodus on ITV soap which has left fans reeling
A CORONATION Street star has opened up on cast changes at the ITV soap, as the soap makes dramatic changes. Actor Chris ...